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Visiting Gray, Auxonne, Dijon and Suerre - July 12 - 18, 2017

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July 18th 2017
Published: October 12th 2017
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As mentioned we are now in Gray with plenty of things to see and do here. With arriving on July 12th and Bastille Day being on July 14thwe decided that we should stay put to check out their celebrations for the holiday. In the meantime we planned a day trip by bus to the town of Dijon. It was a full day checking out the architecture of the area, visiting an art museum in the Duke’s Palace, visit... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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The Porte Guillaume from the 18th CThe Porte Guillaume from the 18th C
The Porte Guillaume from the 18th C
is just down from the Jardin Darcy in Dijon
Tile Roofs Add Detail to the Buildings Here in DijonTile Roofs Add Detail to the Buildings Here in Dijon
Tile Roofs Add Detail to the Buildings Here in Dijon
These "Characters" Hold Up Lots of WeightThese "Characters" Hold Up Lots of Weight
These "Characters" Hold Up Lots of Weight
on these buildings in Dijon!
An Inner Courtyard Showing the TowerAn Inner Courtyard Showing the Tower
An Inner Courtyard Showing the Tower
which held the stairway to the other floors
An Open Door to this Courtyard in DijonAn Open Door to this Courtyard in Dijon
An Open Door to this Courtyard in Dijon
begged us to enter
Most Places Have an "American" Store - we alwaysMost Places Have an "American" Store - we always
Most Places Have an "American" Store - we always
find it interesting what they have to offer!
Place de la Liberation Designed in 1685 Billed as Place de la Liberation Designed in 1685 Billed as
Place de la Liberation Designed in 1685 Billed as
1 of the most beautiful royal squares in France
A Very Popular Square in DijonA Very Popular Square in Dijon
A Very Popular Square in Dijon
is the Place de La Liberation
The Relics of Saint-Benigne, the 1st Apostle of BurgundyThe Relics of Saint-Benigne, the 1st Apostle of Burgundy
The Relics of Saint-Benigne, the 1st Apostle of Burgundy
are here in the crypt at Saint-Benigne Church
Details of the Doorway into Saint-Benigne ChurchDetails of the Doorway into Saint-Benigne Church
Details of the Doorway into Saint-Benigne Church
The Columns & Windows are ImpressiveThe Columns & Windows are Impressive
The Columns & Windows are Impressive
in Saint-Benigne Church
A Few of the Details Seen in Saint-Benigne ChurchA Few of the Details Seen in Saint-Benigne Church
A Few of the Details Seen in Saint-Benigne Church
The Crypt at Saint-Beigne ChurchThe Crypt at Saint-Beigne Church
The Crypt at Saint-Beigne Church
This Clock Was War Loot taken in 1382This Clock Was War Loot taken in 1382
This Clock Was War Loot taken in 1382
with only the man, the family came later!
The Duke's Palace is now the Fine Arts MuseumThe Duke's Palace is now the Fine Arts Museum
The Duke's Palace is now the Fine Arts Museum
in Dijon and part of it is the Town Hall
A Few of the Details of the Duke's Palace in DijonA Few of the Details of the Duke's Palace in Dijon
A Few of the Details of the Duke's Palace in Dijon
One of the Many Pieces Seen in the Fine Arts MuseumOne of the Many Pieces Seen in the Fine Arts Museum
One of the Many Pieces Seen in the Fine Arts Museum
in Dijon
One Room of the Fine Arts Museum One Room of the Fine Arts Museum
One Room of the Fine Arts Museum
was specifically dealing with armor and swords
The Tombs of Duke John the Fearless, Duke Philip the BoldThe Tombs of Duke John the Fearless, Duke Philip the Bold
The Tombs of Duke John the Fearless, Duke Philip the Bold
& Margaret of Bavaria in a room of the Palace in Dijon
A Close Up of Some of the Alabaster Carvings A Close Up of Some of the Alabaster Carvings
A Close Up of Some of the Alabaster Carvings
of mourners under the tombs of the Dukes
Angels at the Heads & Lions at the FeetAngels at the Heads & Lions at the Feet
Angels at the Heads & Lions at the Feet
of the Tombs of the Dukes in Dijon



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